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It's almost Christmas, so let's see what the end of autumn brings us. We have several surreal bits of horror, bright neon games, cute animals, and simulations about daily life.

Have a look through our entire selection below. And if you want to find more convenient collections of games such as this, check out our round-up tag!

The Children of Clay (messier)

"The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret." - Author's description

Download on itch.io (Windows, Linux)

Entomophobia DX (Demo) (drgd_retro)

"In the year 2050, as Earth's population has burgeoned, a visionary company named TerraGrow initiated and audacious project" - Author's description

PWYC to download / play on itch.io (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Browser)

This Is Not Your House (Trash Eyes)

"Take Your House Back, or let the intruder keep it and find another way to survive without your most basic need, SHELTER." - Author's description

Purchase to download / play on itch.io (Windows)

Purchase to download / play on Steam (Windows)

Heat Signature (Michał Rostocki)

"Your goal is to cross the border without being evaporated by killer drones. You’re safe as long as you remain hidden behind the buildings. Oh, and one more thing — there’s a kid, so 'you' is plural." - Author's description

Play here (Browser)

GRID RANGER (Pixeljam)

"GRID RANGER is a short, 3D shmuplike with laser sharp aesthetics and a retro-futuristic soundtrack." - Author's description

Purchase on itch.io (Windows, Mac)

Neon Hearts City (Demo) (Cosmic Void)

"Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future." - Author's description

Download demo on itch.io (Windows)

Download demo on Steam (Windows)

Little Pecker (Rohun, Evan Greenwood, Jaybooty, Anja)

"Play as a seagull pecking through legs, gaining and losing calories along the way." - Author's description

PWYC to download on itch.io (Windows)

frog pond (shar)

"Frog Pond is a relaxed, bite-sized desktop idler where you can decorate a pond and collect different kinds of frogs." - Author's description

PWYC to download on itch.io (Windows)

Help Me Clean My Kitchen! (musrattus, swagmaster756)

"Oh no... My kitchen is a mess, but I heard you could help!" - Author's description

PWYC to download / play on itch.io (Windows)

Miniatures (Other Tales)

"Inside an old wooden box lies four curious items: a toy lizard, a captured moth, a screwdriver and a seashell. Each one has its own story to tell…" - Author's description

Purchase on itch.io (Windows, Mac, Linux)

you're just imagining it (npckc)

"how long will it take for you to get a diagnosis?" - Author's description

PWYC to download on itch.io (Windows, Mac, Linux)

monarch (christine mi, r beny)

"a tale of migration and resilience." - Author's description

Play / download on itch.io (Windows, Browser)